Recheck
Rear-
Facing Level Line
Redo the installation if the
car seat is not reclined
correctly for your child.
See step 2 and info box
on page 12.
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Only if necessary, you may place a tightly
rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s)
under the front of the car seat base to
help make the
Rear-Facing Level Line
parallel with the ground.
Check often to make sure padding is still
in place and the belt is tight.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the
Rear-Facing Belt
Path
with your non-dominant
hand. Push and pull the car
seat from side to side.
The car seat should not move
more than
1 in.
(2.5 cm).
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Secure Child in
Car Seat
See pages 29-31.
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If the car seat
moves more than
1 in.
(2.5 cm),
you
can try:
• Pulling the belt
tighter;
OR
• Reinstalling the
car seat;
OR
• Changing to a
different seating
location;
OR
• Switching to a
different install
method (LATCH
or vehicle belt).
Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car seat and firmly push the car seat down
and back towards the vehicle seat. Pull the belt towards you and
parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown.
For the LATCH belt or Lap Only Vehicle Belt:
it may be easier to
tighten if you route the free end of the belt back into the
Rear-
Facing Belt Path
, reach into the
Rear-Facing Belt Path
, and pull
the free end of the belt towards you.
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